Haemorrhoids. Essentials of clinical management.

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Haemorrhoids are a frequent and familiar concern of patients in the GP surgery setting.
OBJECTIVE
In this article, practical guidelines regarding the diagnosis and treatment of haemorrhoidal disease will be discussed.
DISCUSSION
Careful diagnostic skills are required to recognise the differences between internal and external haemorrhoids and other significant anorectal pathology. With appropriate diagnosis, most haemorrhoids can be treated successfully nonsurgically in an office setting.